Zero Boys - Vicious Circle - Original 1982 Nimrod LP NM
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Zero Boys : Vicious Circle
12" Vinyl Album : Nimrod Records 1982 #001
The Zero Boys are a hardcore punk quartet from Indianapolis, Indiana fronted by Paul Mahern. Other members include bassist David Clough, drummer Mark Cutsinger and guitarist Vess Ruhtenberg. Their first release, Livin' in the '80s, was a 7" EP released by the band on their homebrew Z-Disc label. Their debut full length album, Vicious Circle, was released in 1982 with its distinctive bright yellow cover on the local label Nimrod Records. Many punk fans nationwide expressed surprise that a band like the Zero Boys originated in the Midwest; their polished intensity suggested the larger and more established scenes in Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City and elsewhere. Indeed, their 1982 "Hell Tour" appearance at The Barn in Torrance on a bill with the Dead Kennedys and Minor Threat, demonstrated that the Zero Boys were a Midwestern punk rock force to be reckoned with. The intelligent, ambitious lyrics of "Vicious Circle" tackled such themes as social stratification, teen angst, and political corruption. Mahern's clear tenor voice emerged like a rapid-fire war cry, well-suited to the message and material. These themes, set into a blazing, sonic buzzsaw with huge choruses and intricate changeups, set an influential stylistic precedent for hardcore punk which still resonates today. In 1990, Selfless released a 7" single featuring the Zero Boys on one side and Toxic Reasons on the other. The Zero Boys then reformed with guitarist Vess Ruhtenberg and recorded two further albums, Make It Stop released on Germany's Bitzcore label in 1992 and The Heimlich Maneuver. In the last couple of years, the band has reunited for the occasional gig, including a series of shows at CBGB's designed to raise money to help keep the club open, and a series of shows in 2006 where they performed the entire Vicious Circle album. They are also headlining a two day show at No Way Fest in Richmond, Virginia in 2009. Paul Mahern went on to form the power pop band the Datura Seeds and owns the Affirmation Records label. (web bio)
Album description: On the cover is the original price sticker from the legendary Wax Trax Records store on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Original lyrics sleeve enclosed with band photos & recording credits. On the back cover are credits and the tracklist. The vinyl record is in glossy clean near mint condition. Released 28 years ago. Check out my current and store listings for more albums by this artist and additional punk, new wave, indie & alternative rock albums, along with a wide variety of LP's, 45's, cassettes, CD's, magazines and more, everything reasonably priced. I ship worldwide in very secure packaging and shipping costs will be combined on multiple purchases. Any questions, please email.
Tracklist:
1. Vicious Circle
2. Amphetamine Addiction
3. New Generation
4. Dirty Alleys/ Dirty Minds
5. Civilization's Dying
6. Livin' In The 80's
7. Drug Free Youth
8. Down The Drain
9. Outta Style
10. You Can Touch Me
11. Forced Entry
12. Hightime
13. Charlie's Place
14. Trying Harder
Condition:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Very Good+
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